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CANADA | Jun 04, 2026
[news] Announcing the 2026 Age Better Grant Recipients
HelpAge Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 Age Better grants.
READ MOREDriving unemployed Albertans back to work
Alberta’s government is strengthening the workforce by launching the second phase of the Driving Back to Work grant program.
Funding totalling $5 million in 2021-22 will provide 500 unemployed Albe
Day of Older Persons in Alberta: Minister Pon
Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon issued this statement on the Day of Older Persons in Alberta:
“Each year, we mark Oct. 1 as the Day of Older Persons in Alberta. “On this fall day, we
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Seniors Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Seniors Day:
“Canada’s seniors have helped shape this country, and raised, mentored, and invested in generati
Necessary steps to protect the health-care system
Alberta will accept federal support to help protect the health-care system and the health of Albertans during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increasing hospitalizations and intensive care
New vaccination policy for Alberta Public Servants
The Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees.
Employees will have until November 30 to submit proof of full vaccination.
Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Minister Wilson
Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement declaring Sept. 30 a Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Alberta.
“The Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours First
Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
“Today, I invite everyone across the country to recognize and observe the
Expanding rural front-line health-care education
Wainwright and area residents can now earn a university degree to become a registered nurse without leaving their home community.
In partnership with Alberta Health Services and the University of Cal
Want to avoid living in a seniors’ home? Start planning now to age in place
Most Canadians are considering growing old in their own homes, in particular after watching the disproportionately negative impact the pandemic had on seniors in long-term care residences. A survey fr
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